Mysterious Expedition | THAT WHICH GAVE CHASE | Indie Horror Game

New PC Gameplay. Full Game Walkthrough. A scientist, sled dog musher and 4 dogs head off into the frozen wilderness... But why?
►Follow me on Facebook - on. 1u0sffi
►Follow me on Twitter - / cjugames
►Join me on Discord - / discord
►Support me on Patreon - / cjugames
►More Info - aslakkh.itch.io/that-which-ga...
►About the Game -
I have placed a lot of trust in you.
Wish I didn't have to,
but my hand is forced.
A scientist, seeking to return to the expedition he had to abandon, hires a sled dog musher to bring him on the last leg of his journey.
Playtime: Around 45-60 minutes
Style: Linear/narrative
Made by Aslak K.H.
Featuring 3D art by Gabor Papp and William Handley
Content warning: Contains light gore and descriptions of animal cruelty.
#indiegames #thatwhichgavechase #horrorgames
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
►Indie Game Playlist - • Indie Horror Games / I...
* * * * * * * * * * * * *

[@94Resz]

A mushroom-based horror game that really captures the whole "mycelia network" aspect of mushrooms. "You, who recalls everything" is a reference to how a mycelia network can be vast and ancient (the world's largest organism is a 10 square km mycelium and is likely thousands of years old). What this means for the game is that by consuming the mushrooms, the people on the expedition were able to "tap" into the mycelia network and have visions of what had taken place above the fungus (and also how the deer were able to navigate without any other senses, they were using the network to navigate). The mist could possibly be the spores of the mushroom and the substance in the botanist's canteen may have been a sort of fungicide that could counteract the mycelium.

[@graveyard8661]

Thanks for the explanation! Interesting concept!

[@masterzoroark6664]

Oh I thought that it was not a fongocide- that it was extracted from mushrooms to keep hoping bodies in that place and the rememberance of everyone is basically the juice being conglomeration of everyone on the expedition, allowing them all to kinda live in one body. Tho with your explanation it makes sense why MC drunk that thing, because from my theory it goes that MC decides to contain it all within himself and concise himself to that wasteland

[@RachelBastow]

I genuinely admire the consistency and quality of this channel 👏🏻 And I love how he plays games by smaller developers

[@Michele1ELL]

Me too! Those games are the ones I like watching most

[@patrickblakethesaint]

Chris is awesome. He is my go to channel when I need something to watch. I rewatch a ton of his vids.

[@Gypsy-phoenix579]

This is the best place to be on YT in my opinion

[@schnozz5662]

Yep.. He's a good lad is our Chris. His channel is an anomaly too. The man rarely interacts in the comment section, he never collaborates with other youtubers, he never promotes his patreon or makes us sit through Raid: Shadow Legends ads and yet his channel is more popular than ever. Someone needs to make a CJU indie horror game so he can upload a letsplay lol

[@Gypsy-phoenix579]

Cj has always been like that he used to pop into discord to say hi, I like that he doesn't do that crap other KZbinrs do it makes cj more unique

[@MegsBlackfire]

I'm very glad the doggies weren't hurt. The abstractness of the story was a little jarring, but it was nice to have a horror story rely more on the environment and the situation at hand rather than jumpscares.

[@robert-asdf]

yeah i agree, it was like "hello and welcome to another indie horror game." `'crowd cheer'` [1 minute in the video] NO, DON'T INVOLVE THE DOGGIES!!

[@ToutCQJM]

You guys are so sentimental

[@robert-asdf]

@@ToutCQJM you can have horror without doggy bits splattered. lol

[@graceonthewater]

@@ToutCQJM Nothing wrong with that

[@graygarrison2692]

@@robert-asdf Good even in fiction I don’t want any Dogs being murdered

[@hody.8381]

This is exactly why you shouldn't do psychedelics out in nature, especially something as hostile as the arctic. I think you were completely alone all this time and just tripping hardcore.

[@illyria7756]

Nature is the best if not only place to do psychedelics, tho idk about the arctic. Waaaay too cold, and it already always feels colder when you do these things. *when you do psy inside a house, you can learn about yourself, go introspective. When you do them in nature, it teaches about everything else and truly blows your mind.

[@DustinBarlow8P]

OMG I tried Acid for the first time with my Fraternity brothers, in the middle of the woods. It was the worst experience of my entire life. I thought actual Satan was trying to drag me to hell, just like the movie of the same name that had released that year. The next day my brothers found me butt naked hiding in an abandoned cabin with a bundle of "spears made from sticks" I had spent the whole night sharpening for my "Last Stand". It was unreal!

[@35PHaaton]

​@@DustinBarlow8P try acid when you're bbq'ing on the grill. The flames will look like their dancing and the food looks like they are on ultra 4k lol

[@illyria7756]

@@DustinBarlow8P you probably shouldn't take it like that if you have ingrained fears or problems, in such a case taking it inside in a safe/comfy environment with people you trust would be better, to get those fears etc out of the way first. To get familiar with the effects of the substance, gain insight in yourself. Honestly I think natural substances are way better than chemically made ones. When going out in nature, connect with mother nature, this huge animal that is the planet, tell her to teach and protect you, she will and will show you amazing things. Maybe this sounds "hippy" to you, but try it and see what happens. I can assure you she is def not a hippy, and she is very playful. She knows what you can take and will be gentle with you. No need for any fear. Also, always remember, you control the trip, and everything you see is because of your own mind so you can change it in an instant. Go to a cool place not a fearful one, the power is all yours. I like how you made the spears tho xd, see you are a warrior, stand up to your fears, the devil isnt real, nothing can harm you. Forget religions, they made those to keep us in check. Go full fearless warrior shaman native.

[@ashleyreynolds8961]

yeah, makes sense.

[@ErinJeanette]

This was excellent. Really great game, I love that there wasn't some weird deer monster to be honest. So eerie!! The way the guy moves is so realistic for low graphics.

[@anondecepticon]

When the mushrooms started growing out of you I was immediately reminded of Darkwood, another excellent indie horror game.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9809]

I _really_ liked this game! It felt like a playable A24 film more then a game. The abrupt scene transitions really helped give it a cinematic feel.

[@Antbaze97]

At least i see I'm not the only one who thought that.

[@TheWeepingCorpse]

Why did the mushroom get dumped by his girlfriend? Because he wasnt a fungi to be with. I'll get my coat.

[@perrycoffey5410]

I fucking love it

[@cozybee]

Sometimes there are games, and sometimes there are experiences. This was excellent.

[@chuzzthefuzz1908]

This game was weird and mostly incomprehensible but I couldn’t stop watching! I have several thoughts: 1. Bingo with the Lovecraft reference - several minutes before you made it, I’d thought the same; 2. From the beginning, the scientist was a creepy jerk; 3. The game had a brilliant, subtle menace to it, thanks in large part to the music and graphics; 4. The dialogue was excellent English which at the same time seemed to come from a non-native speaker. All in all, very intriguing even though most of the time I had no idea what was going on.

[@CarlWheatley-wi2cl]

Wow! This was a good one. Don't think I've ever seen an indie game quite like this. Extremely well done.

[@Dreamy-writer]

No toilets to flush, but dogs can be petted at the start of the game? 10/10 game CJ taking the time to pet all four dogs? 10/10 KZbinr

[@hollisbostick2872]

That was... odd. Not bad odd, but definitely off the beaten trail. When the date of the notes was shown, I wondered if "the writer" was perhaps Jack London, and considered what it might have been like for people in that time to attempt exploration of such a featureless and hostile environment as the Arctic Circle. So that was interesting. Not surprising that such... fanciful.. people might have such reactions, too, especially with the fungal assistance. I hope that Aslak Karlsen Hauglid continues to create games; I admired that this was pretty coherent (under the circumstances 😄) and I especially enjoyed the rather excellent animal pathing in the action scenes. Overall, decidedly an odd 'experience', but not a regrettable one. Thanks for playing and sharing, CJU!

[@BASSOSOVIETICO1987]

Wow! Another very good abstract experience. It was like watching some symbolic scandinavian movie from the 60's. Something Bergman would have done. And I liked your Cthulhu interpretation of what is going on. Esthetics, letters, this feel of abandon - all fits very well!

[@youssefalamry1487]

I’m new here but I like how he does everything so similar and simple nut at the same time enjoyable and when you’re playing it’s like a story. Good channel man

[@brycestrife5605]

The amount of videos this man churns out is spectacular.

[@Quinlana83]

That was really fun! Thank you for playing, CJU!

[@Knuckleb0ne]

I'm pretty convinced your "passenger" is just you. Also, interesting parallels between eating the mushrooms/being tied to the mushrooms and only ever being referred to as "musher".

[@dottyj6062]

Much like your character, we were along for the ride with no idea where we'd end up and what was going on. Thanks for the experience!

[@darkmeadows7039]

That was very strange, i liked it a lot. This is just my theory but; a “mist” on the lake area was mentioned in a note. I guess this mist is the source of all this weirdness, it’s like a time capsule whenever you get close or inside it and that would explain why we seem to be stuck in time. Maybe it comes from inside that cavern and it makes the mushrooms grow wherever it goes. Those mushrooms seem to have time distortion properties so the mc has visions of what has been? I guess many people have been trapped there, hence the “ghosts”. And i thought, at the mention of taking the eyes and ears of that deer and wondering why it would always find it’s way, that maybe inverything inside the mist become one single entity with it ; “dont trust your memory” “my thoughts arent mine”.

[@Elderand]

In terms of vibe this reminds me of both mundaun and no one lives under the lighthouse for some reason

[@coffeecat086]

Thank you for reading out the dialogue. It’s very helpful to us. That can’t see very well. I love watching. Let’s plays where someone narrates what’s going on. I have an vision to play games if I’m about 6 inches at the most from the monitor, but I also love listening to let’s plays with a good narrator :-)so thanks dude you’re awesome. Some of the visuals in this game, remind me of what happens when I have mild seizures. It’s an odd experience, watching them on a screen.

[@liamv9556]

This was excellent. Atmosphere and isolation all the way. Cheers Chris!

[@dudeseriously79]

I absolutely love winter survival games. It doesn't matter what time of year. I guess it goes with the territory though considering i live in the North.

[@ErinJeanette]

Me too, because I always think of "the thing"

[@dudeseriously79]

@@ErinJeanette Yes! That is a classic! I tried watching Leviathan recently though and I had to turn it off; It just became too intense.

[@vagrantastronaut]

Cool! This game really allowed the environment to be the superstar.

[@SleepyDrummer]

I had to stop watching midway through the video and go buy and play this one for myself. It's really unique and captivating. Loved it!

[@fredd3233]

I kinda liked how mysterious it was, but I thought pretty early that we'd be left with as many questions at the end than we were at the start, and it seems I wasn't wrong ^^ For a game as abstract as this one, it was maybe a bit long-ish? But an interesting one nonetheless, different is always good !

[@samlo_xo]

That was quite the experience. Very interesting and different. I have so many questions, though 😂 Great video, CJU!

[@mjcarone936]

And the commentary lol

[@brandonheat4408]

Cabella's meets "The Alaskan frontier"

[@shroomyk]

I really appreciated this game. The jarring, jumping cuts were done with purpose and did a good job at creating unease and disorientation. The part where you eat the mushrooms and sort of see echos of what happened in the past reminds me of how shamans used to partake in such things to locate game, etc. The cosmic horror element and the unforgiving environment of the arctic created a very unnerving and tense atmosphere. The story was just obscure enough to keep me interested without just leaving me confused, which is something I think a lot of devs struggle with when they don't have a solid idea in mind. The hostile, mushroom-eating deer were a wonderful creepy touch. I also noticed the scientist seemed to have a blackened nose, maybe suggesting frostbite. He also looked very skull-like in the darkness with the goggles and blackened nose, a detail that was not lost on me. Great job, dev!

[@ErinJeanette]

Yaaay was looking to see if you'd uploaded and you were top of the list when I opened KZbin 😊

[@deidreott4233]

I love watching this channel!! Your the best!

[@konstantine8054]

Would watch a movie made out of this. Super cool experience and I loved your responses. No toilets though :( Music was A++ I would love to have the soundtrack.

[@jpvielleux]

That guys grin. Absolute legend. Thanks Chris!

[@avd-wd9581]

Awesome. I'm a huge fan of "weird" stories.

[@gagaplex]

I kind of like the quick cuts. Keeps you on your toes. You never know where you'll be next.

[@sirllama839]

This game is a bit confusing, but really cool! The atmosphere is amazing

[@PolarBearProblems]

You're new catchphrase is, "I'm gonna take another one."

[@illyria7756]

There should be racing games with sled dogs.

[@Rafaelanimes1983]

That beginning with the dog sled reminded me of God of War Ragnarok.

[@haizuru1]

_That Which Gave CJ Confusion._

[@mattmav510]

Quite unique just like you said Chris .. I enjoyed it thank you

[@sariah77]

this was really intriguing , although i didnt expect it to give us many answers by the end, i still wish i understood more

[@WRLDESTROYER]

How can you not love this guy💕

[@aurorawilliams282]

Great music in this game!

[@Tina.Di.Napoli]

This was just great 👍💕

[@agathoklesmartinios8414]

Interesting game, definitely something Lovecraftian. But I would like some more answers concerning what exactly is going on.

[@noelienoelie8425]

Something got to do with magic mushrooms and maybe cordyceps taking over people.

[@nurhaslihashim1162]

It’s been awhile… let’s go!

[@KhanaHatake]

I expected this to be about a Cthulhu-type arctic monster, but I think this is just a weird journey with an alcoholic scientist who's upset about his life.

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

Find it a pretty fun coincidence that just a few minutes ago I finish watching a new Saberspark's video that talked about the Balto (Sled-Dogs) films and now I am watching Chris playing a game involving Sled Dogs

[@illyria7756]

Its a sign, you need a husko. The universe is telling you this. Also make him cat-friendly. I am telling you that. And my husko approves.

[@HexRox]

I really like this game, something similar in the future would be nice.

[@TruthSeekr2662]

Just what I need on a Saturday! Thanks Chris. Have a Great weekend!!

[@More_Row]

That was really great.

[@sora1498]

yaaah i think this was definitely all one big trip on those mushrooms, i think its two timelines too, or something like that. dont think the scientist was really there, at least not all the time

[@terra7283]

The cuts so sudden do have an effect but I would have liked a little form of transition in it. The effect works for the weirdness though. Like the dogsledding. And big 10 for petting option! 😊🥰 strange one, but like it.

[@top5evilvideo401]

I gotta catch you cju

[@will_the_don]

Very Lovecraftian, enjoyed this one!

[@Akira-5]

Thank you Chris! Good stuff! This was really a trip, the music and transitions reminded me a lot of There Will Be Blood.

[@domiparavasilinus603]

2023: A Snow Odyssey

[@FatherMcKenzie66]

The scientist and the fungus reminded me of Stalker or Metro and Darkwood, really cool

[@Miluse.Evesteins97]

yeah my thought exactly but i wanna add 1 more game that is cryostasis this was release in 2007 something like that so similar too stalker metro darkwood truly masterpiece still my favorite game of all time even till these day in 2023

[@FatherMcKenzie66]

@@Miluse.Evesteins97 holy f cryostasis was an amazing one too, I still got the cd

[@darkwolf3755]

Did you know you were leaning with the sled in your highlights? Lol 😆

[@kushkungvivo744]

Pretty interesting game

[@Charharr]

Ohh, At the Mountains of Madness vibes?!

[@user-gx6lr7ix2w]

Very strange CJ but i enjoyed it

[@Chicagocanine]

This is a really interesting game… it feels like your character is being manipulated by the other person and whatever other force is involved- while you the player are being manipulated by the game:game designers...

[@zacapocalypse2271]

What a trip

[@DavidThierry57]

Whoo !! Let da dog 🐕 out ! Woufff woufffwouf

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

15m mark, Ithink you're Tripping Balls and Running around ALONE ... Hope im wrong

[@3ltair639]

Thumbs up because its you cju and as usual your play throughs seem genuine and I enjoy them. The game though is missing something. With lovecraft you get some small bit of info as to what the protagonist is facing. Be it the reveal at the end of the dunwich horror, or the reveal at the end of one of lovecrafts lesser known storys, the beast in the cave. I dont know WHAT exactly we were dealing with here. Or atleast I dont get a 100 percent confirmation. With a little more work id praise it actually.

[@mcr00kes]

I thought that was a brilliant game! The strange cuts made the game feel like us looking at snapshots of lost footage. The story was well told, the animation was especially detailed and expressive. It used a sense of loneliness and disorientation to create a unique style of horror. Even the touches with e scientist turning back to face you with that cheesey grin whilst saying nothing expressed so much. This was a brilliant piece of art.

[@Blisterdude123]

Brilliant watch, really enjoyable experience. Masterfel blend of atmosphere, style, and ambience. And as jarring as the cuts are at the start, as the narrative unfolds they really feed into the overall sense of strangeness and unease, quite effectively.

[@user-iu5mw1yc6r]

It's absolutely insane! In the good way)😱😀

[@neutral.chaotic]

my least favorite game i've seen on your channel but always love your videos!

[@swardinc]

just wow is all i have to say

[@stucoofoo]

Love these eerie snow-travel games. There's something about the heavy crunching steps.

[@michellelozano1842]

Happiness is a CJU video on a Saturday! Thanks Chris ♥️ I'm considering this an early mother's day gift to me 😉

[@MOMMARAPTOR]

I absolutely loved this, it was so different but so good! 🥰 really enjoyed it! and of course enjoyed you playing it, when you wrecked I laughed😅 cuz he flew off of there, so funny😅

[@shannonsmith4174]

YOU KEEP LOOKING AROUND OF COURSE YOUR NOT LOOKING WHERE YOUR GOING SO HE CAN JUMP OFF........

[@noelienoelie8425]

🤔 More lovecraft less mushroom would have been nice. But this was solid, strong ambiance and atmosphere. Very interesting indeed.

[@hfric]

The short 10 min version , had a better structure then its padded counter part ...

[@phuggard]

Very abstract and unusual, but unique experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@skiarytn6744]

Very mysterious and interesting game. The atmosphere gave a sense of dread. I hope we get more games like this or maybe a series from this developer.

[@ErinJeanette]

Same this was great!! So creepy

[@kogepan7126]

I’m happy you pet all the dogs equally lol it’s what I would have done too

[@Ghostielyz]

Have you tried "Amanda the Adventurer" yet? Btw, love watching your videos.

[@Zothiqueness]

I didn't like it at first, but then it got really weird and interesting.

[@MrJans3n]

We don't get nearly enough frozen horror

[@Chicagocanine]

I don’t understand why some developers make games where you CAN’T pet the dogs! 🤨

[@GirhenZabi]

Was there a demo or short version of this a few years ago?

[@Sebastianmaz615]

This is probably the most bizarre game I've seen so far. Mysterious and intriguing, yet bizarre. 😊

[@womanhood]

wow, i was really moved and intrigued by this. i wonder if it was made with any awareness of ben wheatley's film In the Earth. if you've seen it you could probably guess i'm wondering if the mushrooms are a communicating network influencing the swaying disorganization of time. maybe i'll watch again to try to work it out! great game, great vid!

[@CircleofPharaohs]

Reminds me of the movie the ritual great movie

[@paulbriano9165]

I liked it. Different.

[@caobu5320]

the guy who talks too you already looks dead

[@gi_nattak]

Hi please play The Dreamcatcher. It is trippy also. You’ll like it. Well like it. Please play it.

[@caseygoddard]

Jump Cut: The Game!

[@mjcarone936]

Maybe it was mostly the dogs, but I really really loved this!

[@evrynameistaken5]

Was this ever a demo or on a dread x? could have sworn i'd played this before

[@thatkeyboardgirlsha3442]

Hello and welcome to another indie horror game, today we will be playing through......instantly looks for a way out at the beginning

[@Scriptor13]

This game's vibes are a cross between Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" and a story written by Jack London on psilocybin. 🍄😵‍💫😆The desolate and forbidding environment was definitely disorienting and added to the angst. The creepy scientist's smile _may_ be emblazoned in my memory for a while.😬 Imo, the animations were very effective and the dev obviously put thought and planning into anticipating missteps by the player (e.g., dumping the sled). The soundtrack was great. And, Chris' discombobulation, good dog daddy behavior, and buoyant commentary made an interesting experience so much fun. Moral? If you're going on a spirit quest in the Antarctic, _don't_ do psychedelics!

[@perrycoffey5410]

Why do people say vibe vibe vibe is it just a trend or people just like to copy what some person has came up with